We asked some of the city’s leading artists and creatives to tell us about how they decided to pursue an artistic or creative career. We’ve shared some highlights below.

Angela Grand | Makeup Artist & Business Owner

I’ve always been creative since i was little. I love the full of control of creativity. Being able to express yourself in a way where no one else can. For me my artistic or creative career is being a Makeup artist. I loved that over the years of doing makeup, I learned more and more ways to improve my technique in creating a beautiful canvas on people in enhancing their beauty. Read more>>

Kerwin Escobar | 1st Assistant Camera & Photographer

Growing up watching content from independent creators on Youtube and other platforms, I feel really inspired me into pursuing a creative career where I could just do what I love. My parents helped me out with my first action camera which I started to use for almost every opportunity I had, form High School field trips to family vacations I tried to capture everything, then moved on to a DSLR camera which really helped me finding a passion in photography and video. Read more>>

Ez | Entrepreneur / Vintage Curator

Growing up as an openly gay black male , I was told that I could not do certain things, or even wear my hair a certain way/color. Sometimes by family, mainly by the area I grew up in. I’ve always expressed myself through fashion whether it was my hair, shoes, or outfit. I’ve inspired so many people that I’ve grew up with. Read more>>